Ashley Loses Her 1st Tooth!

4 days after getting her ears pierced our little princess announced today was the day her loose tooth was coming out.  WHAT!??!!  Too much for this Mommy's heart!!!  At least Mommy thought to take a before picture because her smile will never be the same.  Tear.  

Daddy wiggled and wiggled...

...she wasn't so sure...

...there were some tears because she said it hurt...

...she wanted to sit on Mommy's lap and watch it on her phone...

It is SO ready to come out.  Eek!

And then just like that out it came!  And Mommy just happened to capture it!

She didn't believe Daddy that it was out so she was feeling around with her tongue!

Oh!  There it is on the kleenex!

YAY!!!!

All she wants for Christmas is her one front tooth ;) 

Before and after, side by side!  She looks so grown up between the earrings and missing tooth!  What a week!

Ashley Gets Her Ears Pierced!!!

Ashley had been saying for a few days that she wanted to get her ears pierced and after the Santa Brunch she was bound and determined to get them done!  Before pic:

Picking out which earrings she wanted - the big pink ones of course!

Getting prepped:

They had two people working so they were able to do both her ears at the same time thankfully!

She was ready!  She had been pinching her ear lobes in preparation!  She blinked as it happened but that was it.  No tears, no nothing!

All smiles for our brave girl!

Why do earrings make her look so different??!!

After that she picked out a bunch of earrings to wear when she can change them out, a singing Rudolph and went to get some tea!  Big day for our big girl!  Proud of you Ashley!

Santa Brunch

Instead of booking an appointment with the mall Santa, this year we went to the Santa brunch at the clubhouse.  Of course we needed a pre-picture!

The brunch was crazy - everyone in suit jackets, a choir signing Christmas hymns, yummy food and Santa!!!  And they had a professional photographer who gave us the digital pics and prints a few days later.  They turned out cute!

Bentonville Christmas Parade

After last year's parade we were excited to go again this year to the Bentonville Christmas parade!  It was a bit chilly and rainy but we found a spot that had the sun beating down on it and we actually had to take off our jackets.  We'll say it again, this small town is amazing!!

Trevor Gingerbread House Cooking Class

Last year Santa gave Trevor a certificate for the Young Chefs Academy here in Rogers and today we turned it in for a gingerbread house class!  He didn't know a soul there but that didn't stop him from having a great time!!   Plus he got to bring home his yummy treat!

Trevor Wins the Kindness Award at School!

Mommy will never forget the huge smile Trevor had on his face as he ran home from the bus stop anxious to show her the award he one at school today!  For those who know him, it's no surprise at all that he would win a Kindness Award.  He's the Mayor of 2nd grade and a friend to all.  We are so so so proud of you Trevor Hillins! 

Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer

After Trevor's birthday party we went home and got ready for a fun night down in Fayetteville - Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer with Sophia and parents!

We had great seats!

After the show we ate at Doe's Eat Place by the Walton Art's Center.  We'd been wanting to try it and the steaks did not disappoint. 

After that we walked around the square and took pictures!  It was unseasonably warm so it was great to be outside!  

Trevor's 8th Birthday Party

Trevor wanted his 8th birthday party to be a repeat of his 7th, so we made it happen.  Only changes - he wanted a cookie cake:

And he wanted Taco Bell instead of pizza!

He invited a few kids from Sporting, the neighbor kids, and a few kids from his class including Mabry who didn't know another girl there but the girls quickly bonded and were a force to reckon with on the field!

They split into teams and we had two games going on.

Quick picture before food!

After food we headed back to the field and split into 2 teams for dodge ball!

Mommy told the parents to come back at 12:45 if they wanted to take on the kids in a game of soccer dodge ball!  

Game on!!!  Parents and kids both agreed it was the best time!!!!  Lots of laughter and competitiveness came out!!!

So 16 kids plus Sophia and siblings for a total of 20!  All smiles!  Happy birthday Trevor!

Kids Well Checks and Stats

We LOVE the kids pediatrician and the fact that he lives by us for quick access if needed ;-) But he played soccer in South Africa and always plays a bit with Trevor in the clinic hallway.  He's funny but thorough.  He's a keeper!  Both kids passed with flying colors!

Trevor's Stats:

62lb 9.6oz (73rd percentile)

53" (87th percentile)

Ashley's Stats:

44lb 6.4oz (77th percentile)

45" (90th percentile)